Scratch Pad

Pronunciation: /skrætʃ pæd/

Definitions of scratch pad

noun A small pad used for jotting down quick notes or reminders

Example Sentences

A1 I use a scratch pad to write down quick notes.

A2 She always keeps a scratch pad next to her computer for jotting down ideas.

B1 The student used a scratch pad to work out the math problem step by step.

B2 The architect always carries a scratch pad to sketch out design ideas on the go.

C1 The artist's scratch pad was filled with detailed drawings and notes for her next project.

C2 The scientist used a scratch pad to record observations and hypotheses during the experiment.

Examples of scratch pad in a Sentence

formal I always keep a scratch pad next to my computer to jot down quick notes.

informal Hey, can you pass me that scratch pad so I can write down this phone number?

slang I'll just scribble it on the scratch pad real quick.

figurative Her mind was like a scratch pad, constantly jotting down ideas and thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of scratch pad

• plural: scratch pads
• comparative: more scratch pad
• superlative: most scratch pad
• present tense: scratch pad
• future tense: will scratch pad
• perfect tense: have scratched pad
• continuous tense: is scratching pad
• singular: scratch pad
• positive degree: scratch pad
• infinitive: to scratch pad
• gerund: scratching pad
• participle: scratched pad

Origin and Evolution of scratch pad

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'scratch pad' originated from the act of scratching notes or drawings onto a pad of paper with a pen or pencil.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small pad of paper used for jotting down quick notes or sketches, the term 'scratch pad' has evolved to also include digital notepads or memo apps on electronic devices.